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Yes, electric cars still require regular servicing to ensure optimal performance and safety. While they have fewer moving parts, components like brakes, tyres, suspension, and battery health still need regular checks and maintenance.

An EV service typically includes checks on the battery, electric motor, brake system, tyres, lights, suspension, coolant levels, and software updates. Trained technicians use manufacturer-approved diagnostic tools and follow brand-specific service schedules.

Service intervals vary by manufacturer, but most EVs should be serviced every 12 months or 10,000 to 15,000 miles, whichever comes first. We can help you stay on track with manufacturer-recommended service plans.

Absolutely! You can easily book your EV service through the website, choosing a date and time that suits you at your nearest dealership.

The cost of servicing an electric car in the UK depends on several factors, but you can expect it to be generally lower than servicing a comparable petrol or diesel vehicle - though not by a massive margin in all cases. Below are typical ranges, what influences the cost, and what you should expect when getting quoted.

While electric cars have fewer components than traditional vehicles, they still require regular maintenance to ensure optimal performance. Key areas include:

• Brakes: EVs use regenerative braking, which reduces wear, but brake pads and fluid still need occasional checks.
• Battery health: The high-voltage battery should be inspected regularly to ensure it's operating efficiently.
• Tyres: Like any vehicle, tyres should be rotated and checked for wear and correct pressure.
• Coolant levels: EVs use coolant to regulate battery and motor temperature.
• Software updates: Many EVs receive performance and security updates through software, which should be kept up to date.

An electric car service typically takes between 1 to 2 hours, depending on the type of service and the specific make and model of the vehicle. Since EVs have fewer mechanical parts than petrol or diesel cars, routine servicing is generally quicker. A standard service may include checks on the battery, brakes, tyres, fluid levels, and software updates. If any additional repairs or diagnostics are needed, the service may take longer. It's always best to check with your service provider for an accurate time estimate based on your vehicle.

It depends on the garage. While many local garages can handle basic maintenance tasks like tyre checks, brake inspections, and fluid top-ups, not all are equipped or trained to work on high-voltage electric vehicle (EV) systems. Servicing an EV safely requires specialist knowledge and tools, especially for battery diagnostics and electrical components. It’s best to check if your local garage is EV-certified or has technicians trained in electric vehicle servicing. Alternatively, you can visit a dealer or a garage that specialises in EVs to ensure your car gets the proper care.

Yes, when compared with petrol or diesel vehicles, electric cars are less maintenance. The reason for this is because conventional internal combustion engines (ICE) have hundreds of moving parts. This means that many different things could potentially go wrong over the lifetime of a diesel or petrol vehicle.

When compared with this, electric motors only have a handful of parts, which means that there is not going to be as much maintenance that is needed for electric cars.

However, we should point out that electric cars do have complicated and complex electrical components. This includes power steering motors, AC pumps, and high voltage relay banks.

There are other parts of an electric car as well, so there are certainly still elements that can go wrong, which is why regular servicing is still needed.

With an electric vehicle, parts like the wipers, tyres, and brakes need to be maintained regularly. Moreover, the battery requires maintenance and care. Nevertheless, you are not going to need to be concerned with replacing parts like the timing belt or topping up engine oil.

The differences in the servicing requirements stem from the fact that electric cars have different parts when compared with typical vehicles.

There are hundreds of moving parts within internal combustion engines. In fact, some engines can have as many as 2,000 parts. Some of the main car parts in a conventional vehicle include:

• Timing belt
• Exhaust
• Fuel pumps
• Spark plugs
• Clutch

By comparison, the drive train within an electric vehicle tends to have approximately 20 parts or less. Some of the main parts that are included are as follows:

• Charger
• Inverter
• Electronic power control
• Electric motor

It is also worth pointing out that there are some components that are common to all vehicles. Examples include the following:

• Brakes
• Suspension
• Steering

All of these parts will be subject to the typical wear and tear, and so they will need to be repaired, maintained, and replaced over the lifetime of the vehicle.

When it comes to having an electric car service, the key areas that must be checked are as follows:

• Lights
• Tyres
• Wheels
• Steering
• Brakes
• Suspension
• High-voltage electric cabling
• Battery pack
• Electric motor(s)

Of course, there are sometimes further elements than this. It all depends on the specific make and model of vehicle you have.